Welcome to the Swiss International Music School & Emma Kodály International Academy (EKIA)!

Located in the heart of Switzerland — in beautiful Cham, Canton Zug — we are a multilingual (English, German, and more) music and education community dedicated to inspiring children and adults through creativity, excellence, and joyful learning.

At the Swiss International Music School, we specialise in piano, keyboard, guitar, flute, and clarinet lessons, offered in your home, in your school, or at our Cham campus.

Individual lessons are available for children and adults, from beginners to advanced students, across the cantons of Aargau, Zürich, Zug, Luzern, and Schwyz.

Early Childhood Piano & Guitar (Ages 3–5)

For our youngest learners, we offer engaging early childhood piano and guitar lessons that nurture:


These lessons gently introduce children to the world of music and lay a strong foundation for all future instrumental study.

Our Musical Philosophy: Helping Each Student Grow

We support our students in developing their musical potential in the most creative, expressive, and meaningful way.

Through singing, playing instruments, movement, improvisation, and exploration, students learn to:


Learning music opens new dimensions for both teacher and student.

We believe achievements are not defined by “talent” alone, but by how we learn, organize ourselves, and grow through experience.

Every lesson becomes an exciting, rewarding, and magical musical journey.

We truly believe there is a spark of music inside every person — and our mission is to ignite it.

We are inspired daily by our students of all ages. Supporting their progress, confidence, and motivation brings us great joy.

Music Clubs for Children – EKIA (Emma Kodály International Academy)

Alongside individual lessons, EKIA offers Music Clubs – joyful, interactive group classes designed to strengthen musical foundations and prepare children for instrumental study.

Children learn through:


These classes develop rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and musicality, providing the perfect start to piano, guitar, or any other instrument.

Additional EKIA Classes & Enrichment Programs

At EKIA, we believe in educating the whole child — creatively, intellectually, and emotionally.

Our enrichment programs build curiosity, confidence, imagination, and global awareness.

Piano & Keyboard Lessons

Group and individual lessons based on Kodály and Orff principles, blending classical technique with creativity, improvisation, and expressive musicianship.

Pop & Jazz Piano Classes

Fun, modern group lessons exploring chords, harmony, improvisation, and favourite songs.

Art & Creativity Club

Drawing, painting, crafts, and design that develop imagination, fine motor skills, and artistic confidence.

Geography & Culture Club

A creative journey around the world through stories, maps, music, customs, and hands-on cultural projects.

Science & Discovery Club

Interactive, playful experiments that spark curiosity in nature, physics, chemistry, and the world around us.

Early Math & Logic Club

Hands-on, game-based learning that strengthens mathematical thinking, pattern recognition, and logical reasoning.

English & Communication Club

A lively environment for building confidence in speaking, storytelling, vocabulary, and creative expression — all in English.

Our Educational Approach

All EKIA programs are bilingual (English + German) and led by highly qualified teachers with Master’s and Doctorate degrees.

Our mission is to empower each child through:


We believe every child has the ability to shine when supported with inspiration, structure, and care.

Discover More

Please visit our Gallery to enjoy annual recital videos and see the wonderful progress of our students.

To learn more about our programs and philosophy, visit: